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Is a bantamweight fight between Aljamain Sterling and Cody Stamann on the horizon? They’re certainly laying a foundation for the potential UFC matchup with some social media beef.

Following his one-sided win over Brett Johns at UFC Fight Night 128 this past month, Sterling (15-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) shot for the stars and called for a matchup with Dominick Cruz. The former two-time UFC champ hasn’t responded, but Stamann (17-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) took exception to the fight request (via Twitter):

You asking him to prom? Best grappler in the division? You got wrestle fucked by @BryanCaraway and haven’t beat a single guy currently in the top ten. #stayinyourlane

An argument can be made, however, that both results should have gone the other way. Sterling, who is vacationing in the Dominican Republic after his win, made sure to remind Stamann of that fact while also dismissing him for having a weak social-media presence (via Twitter):

Hey bud, come talk to me when you get a blue check. Until then, get me another Henny and cran. Not too much ice…. dork. https://t.co/lh9ePzhJHm

Hey Cody. I just got dressed. Got a nice upper body lift in this morning. I’m gonna grab a few drinks and enjoy my hard-earned life. Let’s resume this on Monday. In the meantime please work on your shit talk, and try not to be live so enviously of others. Not a good look. 🕺🏽 https://t.co/twSwH726cC

With three consecutive wins in the UFC and a 10-fight winning streak overall, Stamann is naturally looking for a big-name opponent to fight next. He made it clear he thinks Sterling can’t come out on top in “big fights,” which is one of several personal shots he took at his fellow 135-pound contender (via Twitter):

Enviously of you? Anyone can fuck their hair cut up and walk around with some fake ass gold chain. Enjoy your vacation, when you get back we can talk about your inability to win Big Fights. #al-ho

Sterling seemingly isn’t bothered by any of Stamann’s comments. Whether the Twitter interactions lead to a fight between the two at some point down the road remains to be seen, but at the present moment, it’s obvious Sterling isn’t sweating it (via Twitter):